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ZEISS Group

Europe, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Oberkochen

Description

Zeiss is a manufacturer of optical systems, industrial measurements, and medical devices.

Investor Profile

ZEISS Group has backed more than 7 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 3 rounds, about 43% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Angel rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Germany, Belgium, United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Internet of Things, Automotive, Big Data.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (43%)
  • Series A (43%)
  • Angel (14%)

Country Focus

  • Germany (71%)
  • Belgium (14%)
  • United States (14%)

Industry Focus

  • Internet Of Things
  • Automotive
  • Big Data
  • Semiconductor
  • Sensor
  • 3d Technology
  • Advanced Materials
  • Eyewear
  • Health Care
  • Android
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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does ZEISS Group frequently co-invest with?

New Science Ventures
North America, Connecticut, United States, Greenwich
Co-Investments: 1
TOKAI
Asia, Gifu, Japan, Gifu
Co-Investments: 1
Qbic Fund
North America, Wisconsin, United States, Belgium
Co-Investments: 1
HTGF | High-Tech Gruenderfonds
Europe, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Bonn
Co-Investments: 1
Xpand Ventures
South America, Distrito Federal, Argentina, Buenos Aires
Co-Investments: 1
imec.istart
Europe, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Gent
Co-Investments: 1
Deutsche Telekom
Europe, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Bonn
Co-Investments: 1
Bosch
Europe, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Stuttgart
Co-Investments: 1
PMV
Europe, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, Belgium, Brussels
Co-Investments: 1
BASF
Europe, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany, Ludwigshafen
Co-Investments: 1

What are some of recent deals done by ZEISS Group?

CREAL

Ecublens, Vaud, Switzerland

CREAL develops near-eye light-field display bringing true optical depth and better immersion into virtual and mixed reality.

3D TechnologyAugmented RealityHealth CareSoftwareVirtual Reality
Corporate RoundJul 10, 2025
Amount Raised: $8,900,000
MakerVerse

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

MakerVerse is the advanced manufacturing platform for sourcing industrial-grade parts on demand.

Manufacturing
Series AApr 4, 2023
Amount Raised: $10,300,354
Scantinel Photonics

Ulm, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Scantinel Photonics is a high-tech start-up developing next generation LiDAR technology for autonomous vehicles.

3D TechnologyAutomotiveAutonomous Vehicles
Series ANov 24, 2022
Amount Raised: $10,407,842
Morrow Optics

Ghent, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium

Most advanced Visual comfort engineered for 2.2 billion people with aging eyesight.

Advanced MaterialsEyewearHealth Care
AngelJul 18, 2022
Amount Raised: $10,147,504
Senorics

Dresden, Sachsen, Germany

Senorics is manufacturing and designing optical spectroscopic sensor solutions for industrial applications.

Big DataInternet of ThingsSemiconductorSensor
SeedMay 18, 2021
Amount Raised: $9,778,027
Senorics

Dresden, Sachsen, Germany

Senorics is manufacturing and designing optical spectroscopic sensor solutions for industrial applications.

Big DataInternet of ThingsSemiconductorSensor
SeedOct 8, 2019
Bridger Photonics

Bozeman, Montana, United States

Bridger Photonics is a LiDAR solutions provider, enabling new capabilities and improving efficiency for industrial sensor applications.

3D TechnologyEnergyIndustrial EngineeringMapping ServicesOil and Gas
Series ANov 1, 2018
predict.io

Eibelstadt, Bayern, Germany

Predict.io turns smartphones into context sensors to help developers target moments rather than statistics.

AndroidAppsAutomotiveDeveloper APIsInternet of ThingsiOSLocation Based ServicesMobile AppsParking
SeedJul 7, 2014
Amount Raised: $680,329